Orizon Prayer Experience

A few weeks ago Orison came into Thatcham Park and were talking about God. You could write down on a piece of paper, if you saw God, which question would you ask him. There was also a bit where you could have a tablet and think of a sorry and put it in a big cup of water. As it dissolves your sorry should go away and you should feel better. There was a tube which was filled with bubbles which kept on changing colours. If you wrote a prayer, as the bubbles went up, so too your prayer should go up to God. It was a calm place and I enjoyed Orison.

By Charlie C – Penguin Class, Y4

Recently the children had the opportunity to experience Orison. They investigated and explored the room which was mostly dark with rows of fairy lights and the sound of bubbling water. The bubble tube was where they could sit and reflect or attach prayers if they wished to. This oasis of tranquillity proved popular to both adults and children. "I feel so still" said one child. Another activity was to drop a small (vitamin) tablet into a bowl of water. As it fizzed and dissolved the children were encouraged to imagine it was their worries disappearing as they shared them. Lots shared concerns about moving to secondary school while others talked about Pets that had died. The children also got to meet a special person who was hiding around the corner. With some gentle encouragement the children realized the special person was them in the mirror. They had looked at them-selves and thought about what special qualities they had.

We have had very positive feedback form the children and many parents, who told us that the children had the loved their time in the room.

A huge thank you to the volunteers who have supported this week for us and to St Barnabas church for funding it.